Ive said all year long that I think Greenwich is a great team and their record isnt at all indicative of what kind of team they are. New York fired pitching coach Dave Eiland on June 20, 2019, when the team was fourth in the NL East at 35-39 with a big league-high 16 blown saves and a 4.67 ERA, 20th among the 30 big league clubs. A strong senior group will be led by forwards Danny Pratley, Danny Windels, Nate Duffy and Francois Geraghty, with junior Matthew Trimmer also returning up front. That prompted Duffy to insert junior goalie Nick Sinisi into the game for Studwell. The late Chris Rurak, who died in July of 2020, coordinated the Winter Classic. CIAC Boys Ice Hockey Game Rosters/Results Sheet Ted played high school hockey at Northland Pines High School, winning the Wisconsin State Championship his Junior year. as well as Connecticut. 4 as Fairfield Prep jumped three spots to No. He also covers high school hockey and is a multiplatform editor for the Boston Globe, and previously spent two decades as high school hockey reporter at the Boston Herald, where he also served as the high schools editor from 2000-06. . I think thats one of the reasons we turned it around.. One plus is that senior Chris Schofield returns in net. In his tenure at the Cyclones, Jonathan led the U16 team to the State Championship game twice. He has held various coaching positions with the Northern Express and Orland Park Vikings hockey clubs. If you have a COVID-19 situation to report involving a DYHA or CT Ice Cats team please, For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Since then Ted has been involved with the Hawks at every level, from Learn To Skate thru Midget. Defense -- shoots L Born Jun 4 1972 -- Sterling Heights, MI [50 yrs. 11 Staples (7-13-0) at Enfield Twin Rinks, 6 p.m. Southington-Coginchaug-Westbrook/Masuk winner vs. Hall/Shepaug-Litch.-Thom.-Nonn. 11 Greenwich (6-13-1) at Simsbury, time TBA, No. 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19), Darien volleyball No. 2 on the. Brooke not only brings an extensive background and knowledge to the sport, but she is extremely passionate about growing the girls game and the future development of Illinois hockey with the athletes best interests in mind. He has had the opportunity to work with some of the top goaltenders from US and Europe, and learn from, Jim Bedard, Goaltending Coach of the Detroit Redwings. 2 Darien. "Hopefully the Farmer family feels that and feels the support that everybody is feeling for them. A 2023 FCIAC title to add to their collection inside of DHS. 1 seeds, FCIACs on deck, Darien squash wins FairWest title, qualifies for US championships, Darien Pee Wee hockey strikes Can/Am gold in Annapolis, Darien girls hockey wins three, remains perfect at 8-0, Darien's winter sports teams tip off the 2022-23 season, Darien football eighth-graders capture FCFL championship, Darien field hockey tops Greenwich, advances to Class L semis, Darien finishes as runner-up at FCIAC swim, dive championships, Darien blanks New Canaan in FCIAC field hockey semis, Meyer, Skelton lead Darien at CIAC cross country championships, Metro-North's New Canaan branch line will be closed over the summer for track work, Fairfield man charged in alleged high-speed shootout, The Melting Pot fondue restaurant closes its Darien location, Darien football names Andy Grant as new head coach. The Cadets will lean on juniors John Karafa and Joey Bisson as the top forwards, with. Ted played his youth hockey for the Eagle River Recreation Association and Northland Pines HighSchool, winning state championships in Squirt and PeeWee. ename="yahoo.com"; When they pass the puck and work as a unit of five, they score nice goals. 6 Branford (13-7-0) vs. No. He was not only a great hockey player but an even better teammate and friend. The Mets declined comment and Van Wagenen, who was fired when Steve Cohen bought the team in November 2020, said he deferred to the team for any comment. Andy has two daughters who play at the Hawks, Abby (10U) and Tessa (8U). From 2011 to 2013 Will was a scout with the Kalamazoo Jr. K Wings of the NAHL. Theyre unselfish. There were no scoring problems this time around. Henry L. Farmer V, 16, of Darien, died suddenly April 12, 2022. Beyond the rink and the links, Farmer had many friends from all areas of his life, whom he cherished and was also cherished by. Steve went on to play over 1,000 professional games as a defenseman in the ECHL, AHL, and NHL, playing much of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks before retiring and entering into coaching. Ryans love of hockey brought him back to the ice through various mens leagues in Chicago. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at Noroton Presbyterian Church, located at 2011 Post Road in Darien. Fitzpatrick, Crowell and Brayden Robie, with Cam Wietfeldt and Lincoln Durfee on defense, opened the game with an aggressive forechecking shift. A native of Westmont, Illinois, Will played his youth hockey in the Chicagoland area prior to playing three seasons of junior hockey in Chicago, Detroit, and Albuquerque. Darien's Tyler Reckin (13) skates with the puck against Greenwich during the FCIAC boys ice hockey semifinals at the Darien Ice House on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Cardinals (7-14-1) received one goal apiece from senior forward Will Duncan, sophomore forward Gus McCarvey and sophomore forward Crosby Newi his first career varsity goal. Darien is one of eight school districts in District Reference Group A (the others are Easton, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, and Wilton). 1 Notre Dame-West Haven (16-3-1) vs. Ridgefield/St. (LogOut/ Coaches - Connecticut Junior Rangers Hockey Club Its not only their compete, Jones said, its the way they operate together, the pace theyre playing at. Ryan continued his hockey career there through high school where he captained the Varsity team. 'Bo was a legend' El primer juicio contra un aficionado que profiri insultos racistas a un jugador en Espaa debe comenzar este ao tras un incidente que involucr a un hincha del Espanyol y el delantero Iaki Williams, del Athletic Bilbao, hace aos atrs. This was a really meaningful game. On defense, the Wave will look to senior Ryan Spengler (0-5-5), sophomore Tommy Holland (2-0-2) and Asa Beach. Categories: Greenwich High, Winter sports. It took a while for him and I give him a lot of credit, he persevered and is playing very well right now, which is good thing for us at this point of the season. That was obviously the best first period that weve played all year, Budd said. He played for the Norfolk Admirals AHL from 2002-2004. "That's the best thing about being a part of the hockey communitywhen tragedy hits, you see people kind of rally around, and I think that's great," Kreppein said. 15 Glastonbury (7-12-1) at Pomfret, 5 p.m.No. Greenwich goalie Nicholas Sinisi blocks a shot by Darien's Chris Davis (5) during the FCIAC boys ice hockey semifinals at the Darien Ice House on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. For a regular-season New Canaan victory over Darien, youre going back six years and a week, during which the Rams were 0-7-2 against Darien in the regular season. That good start was the game, Budd said. Only the 7th time that the Wave won the FCIAC crown in girls ice hockey but Jaime Tropsa and his Wave team earned it this year. "Henry lived his best life every day, and those of us who were privileged enough to know him were so very lucky to be a part of his life.". ago] Height 6.05 -- Weight 225 [196 cm/102 kg] Candidates should have strong management, communication, and organization skills, be comfortable providing direction and delegation of projects to others, have a sense of local competitor youth hockey programs,and be able to provide 5-10 hours per week of their time, overseeing and helping administer the various aspects of the DYHA program. Coach Brown has primarily coached U14, U16, and U18 over the past 14 seasons, but has provided skills instruction and development from learn to skate through Jr/College players as well. He is very excited to see what this year brings and to coach another season with the Hawks. em="yahoo.com"; They've been registering a good amount of shots on goal, but haven't lit the lamp much. CIAC 2023 State Boys Ice Hockey Tournament Division I First Round March 8 at Darien Ice House #5 Darien Nickname: Blue Wave Coach: Mac Budd League: FCIAC Regular Season Record: 12-5-3 (.675) #12 West Haven Coop Nickname: Blue Devils Coach: Steve Harris League: SCC Regular Season Record: 3-17-0 (.150) 2 team in the state and your archrival? Hespent two years as the club president and two years as an assistant captain. 6 Northwest Catholic (11-8-1) vs. No. To sign up for Darien breaking news alerts and more, click here. Monday, March 13, at M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at M&T Bank Arena, Quinnipiac, 7 p.m. The last time the Rams beat the Blue Wave was in overtime in the 2021 FCIAC semifinals, the (second) year the CIAC held no state tournament because of the pandemic. Captain of New England College 1993. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Brunswick hockey team advances to the semifinals of the Elite 8 Tournament by coming to beat Noble and Greenough on the road in the quarterfinal-round, 3-2, Greenwich High girls basketball team defeated by East Hartford in opening round of CIAC Class LL Tournament. Exemplary Scholar Athletes, Sponsored by Fairfield County Sports Commission, Class LL Girls Basketball First Round Trumbull 53, Southington 49, Fairfield advances to FCIAC final, Charlie Swanson scores 100th point in win over New Canaan. I am still currently playing hockey and studying in Elementary Education with a minor in coaching at Aurora University in Illinois. Regan was replaced on Dec. 8 by Jeremy Hefner, who was 33 at the time and still holds the job. 1 Notre Dame-West Haven; No. Ted Gaffney was born and raised in Eagle River, WI. Robinson died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 after a three-year battle . 5 JBWA (11-8-1) vs. No. "We have to spend more time in front of the other team's net," coach Duffy said. He is described in the obituary as "a light in many people's lives, with his infectious smile, laugh and sense of humor," as well as "a quiet leader in all facets of his life, but particularly when he played his favorite sports: hockey and golf. Hayden will be missed but never forgotten. Coach Daniels also simultaneously played for his high school team, Downers Grove South, where he was selected to play for Team Illinois in the Chicago Showcase tournament. We are pleased to welcome Brooke Meyer to our Girls program coaching staff. Wave by the numbers: Darien hockey's two No. 1 seeds, FCIACs on deck There were some awesome goals. The Tigers are another FCIAC team in transition after suffering some heavy losses from previous seasons. Nika Mhl's record-setting season includes call from Sue Bird His coach says he saw him nearly every weekend and keeps wondering what he may have missed, and says he hopes this painful loss will help remove the stigma of talking about depression. The last New Canaan win in regulation was the 2020 FCIAC final, in a season in which the Blue Wave had won a 10-2 regular-season game. After AAA hockey, Todd attended Marist High School where he played on the varsity team all 4 years. DYHA/ICE CATS Coach Bios DYHA believes in the importance of hiring great coaches for our players and teams. Byes: No. 2 Fairfield Prep (14-5-0) vs. Xavier/Notre Dame-Fairfield winnerNo. Will then went on to play four years of Division I ACHA hockey while attending Western Michigan University. Upon returning home in the 90s, Scott began his coaching career and is a Level 4 USA Hockey Coach. Steve was born and raised in Braintree, MA where he played his high school hockey for Thayer Academy and is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame. Upload your pics and videos to the appropriate link below. New Canaan dominates Darien in late-season CIAC, FCIAC match Ted played high school hockey at Northland Pines High School, winning the Wisconsin State Championship his Junior year. Current Section Coaches/Managers Listed below are the standard forms that are used through the season. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The junior prom that was set for this past Saturday has been rescheduled for June 4. They know what they have to do and its going to be more about compete and winning 50-50 battles than anything else. DARIEN, CT As a hockey player, Henry Farmer's coach evaluations often described him as a hard worker who always tried his best and supported his teammates. News 12 has confirmed Hayden Thorsen died, The superintendent released a statement on the sophomore's death that said in part, "This is the third student that the school has grieved in the past two months. 1 in the final Courant state hockey ratings. 1 North Haven (18-2-0) vs. No. Regan was listed last season as senior adviser, pitching development. "It makes it even harder because he was such a great kid. You want to come into these games and give yourself an opportunity to win we never gave ourselves an opportunity.. On 1/14, the Darien varsity ice hockey team won their home conference game against Stamford/Westhill (Stamford, CT) by a score of 6-1. Fifteen seconds after the Blue Wave scored its fourth goal, the Cardinals notched their first goal, following a faceoff. 13 Hamden (3-17-0) at Darien Ice Rink, 5 p.m.No. Value 3.3. After finishing high school, John went on to play ACHA hockey at IowaState University while earning a degree in civilengineering. Duncan netted his second and Crosby Newi scored to make it 6-3 with 4:17 remaining. Joseph winnerHamden/New Canaan winner vs. West Haven Coop/Darien winner, No. Bobby Whittaker scored 16 seconds after the opening puck drop and Darien fired in four goals in the first seven minutes on its way to a wild 7-3 victory over Greenwich in the FCIAC semifinals Wednesday at the Darien Ice House. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. "The physical effort was there, but we weren't ready mentally. 2023 NHC Boys Hockey Tournament Schedule / Scoreboard (Shutterstock) DARIEN, CT As a hockey player, Henry Farmer's coach evaluations often described him as a hard worker who always . Coach Rich grew up in Palos Heightsand played for the Chicago Hawks throughout his youth. In 2009 he served as an assistant coach with the Illinois Brick Hockey Club Jr. Blackhawks. Darien Phantoms Hockey Club Junior Mark Husted-Edwards and senior Trevor Kellogg on defense. He also served as a board member with the Huskies for a year. The Hawks are excited to welcome Jonathan Cannizzo to our coaching staff. Phil came into an underperforming pitching staff and immediately righted the ship, his lawyer, Matthew J. Blit, said in a statement Tuesday. Family, friends and the Darien community are remembering a Darien High School student after he died by suicide. Hearst Connecticut Media/Designed by Pete Paguaga, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC. Rurak was Greenwich's beloved coach for four winning seasons. It's a tragedy.". But the Mustangs still should be among the teams to watch in the FCIAC. Change). In his second season, Nelson continues to build the Cadets program, and says the players once again are dedicating this season to former coach Eddy Lemaire, who died unexpectedly during the summer of 2020. Potter, who is only five months into the job, has so far had the faith of American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. BVW specifically informed Mr. Regan that he wasn't being retained because of his age," the suit said, referring to Van Wagenen by his initials. Thorsen was a promising athlete. New Canaan (12-3-1) tied Darien earlier this season, and its three losses were in overtime to No. For the past 10 years, Chris has been committed to developing hockey players in the tri-state area. Steelers hire Seahawks' Curry as inside linebackers coach After that, we were going.. ThePresidentis expected to be present for and organize monthly Board meetings and agendas, provide input to Board members and be the public face of DYHA both to members, other hockey organizations, and the Connecticut Hockey Conference. Will also coaches his son's team at the 2011 birth year. McGarvey tallied off a Duncan assist, cutting the home teams advantage to 3-1. Im happy with the way were playing right now. - Darien coach Mac Budd, David.Stewart@hearstmediact.com; @dstewartsports. Coach Brown currently works in government finance - an accountant by day and a coach at night. Bobby Ferraris Head Coach at Trinity-Pawling School. Darien finished No. Seniors Billy Branca (1-2-3), Tauson Pfeifle (1-1-2), Alex Garabet (2-2-4) and Patrick Thurlow (3-2-5) are among those taking on bigger roles this season along with junior Anthur Devillers (3-4-7). 02/24/2023 UPCOMING OPEN DYHA BOARD POSITION 02/22/2023 DYHA President DYHA is seeking to interview current DYHA. Candidates will have a keen interest in preserving and growing the legacy of DYHA, have served in leadership positions on other Boards, be able to direct and clearly communicate DYHA strategy to members, and will work with other Board members to execute programming and administrative projects to ensure the proper functioning of the 800+ member DYHA organization. John Fiflis grew up in Westmont, Illinois, playing hockey with the Huskies. He connected with many Hawkscoaches over the years playing men's leagueand eventually brought his kids into the program. Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. You could pack it in and get beaten up and embarrassed and we were close there, but the boys made a choice to come out and play hard in the third period. 2020 Coaching Staff Announced - Elite Hockey Program That includes three wins over rival New Canaan, including a 3-2 decision in Saturday's FCIAC final. Executing well off a faceoff in the Cards zone, the Blue Wave tallied with 13:23 remaining in the first period, with Whittaker putting the puck home again. 3 Fairfield Prep, by one plus an empty-netter to No. Coach Deceatis grew up playing hockey in the Chicagoland area. Besides travel hockey, Kevin also played for his high school team at Benet Academy. Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. The Connecticut Hockey Conference (CHC) and its member organizations havepartnered with Crossbar, a modern technology platform that is user-friendly, offers a mobile adaptive site, and provides an overall easier experience for our families. 10 Notre Dame-Fairfield (7-13-0) at Spurrier-Snyder, Wesleyan, 4 p.m.No. Schwind was great, hes worked hard, Budd noted. In a statement they wrote, "The MidFairfield hockey family is devastated by the loss of Hayden. Additionally, he played on several Russian teams in the KHL from 2006 to 2016 before retiring in 2016. Its a season of transition for the Mustangs. Stamford High School Head Coach Doug Robinson confers with his team during a timeout at Terry Connors Rink in 2011. 1 of 8 Darien's #11 Nicholas Tuzinkiewicz center, disrupts a drive to the goal by Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe's #8 Michael Aquila, during boys hockey action at the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport . ename="dyhaevents" + '@' + ename; Bush underperformed following his return from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered in 2020 and saw his playing time all but disappear at the end of the 2022 season. Goalies: WH/SHA - Belle Desrosiers 39 saves; D - Jamison Maher 14. Last year, Darien was knocked out in the semifinal round thanks to a shutout performance by Ridgefield goalie Henry Ertl. Kellogg and Karafa will be captains, with senior forward Johnny McNabola as assistant captain. Obviously we will need to have a number of guys step up and take on a larger role if we are going to be successful, Budd said. 3 Fairfield Prep, by one plus an empty-netter to No. Andy Grant, who has spent more than a decade in Darien's high school and youth league football programs, has been hired as the head coach of the Blue Wave football team. Here are the. Darien celebrates a goal against Greenwich during its win in the FCIAC boys ice hockey semifinals at the Darien Ice House on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. His most productive season was during his sophomore campaign of 1972-73 when he skated in 27 games and recorded 24 points . Andy Brown grew up in Downers Grove and played for the Huskies through Bantam AA and played Midget hockey for Team Illinois and the Flames. Multa y veto en estadios a aficionado que insult a Vinicius I also look forward to being able to mentor and inspire the young girls of the club. "We were down 4-0 seven minutes into the game," Greenwich coach Jack Duffy said. We got them on their heels early and took care of business.. Regan was 96-81 with a 3.84 ERA for Detroit, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1960-72 and was an All-Star in 1966. Rams coach Clark Jones said he could see things coming together in practice. Chicago Hawks 2022-2023 Fall Coaching Lineup. Darien boys hockey routs New Fairfield-Immaculate to advance in state BRACKETS: DIVISION I | DIVISION II | DIVISION III. A graduate of UMass, he also spent eight years as sports editor/reporter at the Sentinel & Enterprise in Fitchburg, and has extensively covered high school hockey in Central and Western Mass. Dave Stewart DARIEN A rough final. Candidates should indicate their interest to. Im excited, Im hopeful and Im excited to see what we can do next, Duncan said. Want to be on our FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGE? Seniors Asa Beach and Tyler Reckin had the assists on Schwinds second tally of the second period and third goal of the night (2:25 remaining, power play goal. Although we're still working on the new site, please take a moment to set up your account. Darien Ruggles - Planning Intern - Cumberland Community - LinkedIn The Rams, No. Coaches - Chicago Hawks Hockey Club He also covers high school hockey and is a multiplatform editor for the Boston Globe, and previously spent two decades as high school hockey reporter at the Boston Herald, where he also served as the high schools editor from 2000-06. But you do it in a sold-out Darien Ice House against the No. After graduating Will returned home and began coaching while attending law school. Darien community mourns high school student who died by suicide In his occasional free time, you can usually find him watching more baseball or hockey and complaining about the delay-of-game rule. Post high school Ryan elected to hang up the skates and play DII football at Truman State University in Missouri. No. IBIS LAGOS IKEJA $69 ($89) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - Nigeria Senior Tyler Stiewing once again will get the call in goal. Darien Youth Hockey Assoc HEADLINES 2023-2024 DYHA/ICE CATS TRYOUT TIMES 02/26/2023 PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR RINK OR TIME CHANGE BEFORE. They play the right way. DARIEN A rough final game and a subsequent week off, thanks to owning a No. For Walk Bridge project, CT buys Norwalk property for $3.85M and begins demo of former IMAX building, Ex-New Fairfield cafeteria aide accused of sexually assaulting student ordered not to contact victim. "He was such an immensely amazing person and will be missed beyond measure by his family who love him more than words can ever express," the obituary reads. I guess the good thing is its not March. Serious inquiries only. Their last conference championship was in 2015. Regan claimed in the suit the Mets offered him a minor league contract at reduced terms. New Canaan (12-3-1) tied Darien earlier this season, and its three losses were in overtime to No. ScottMatthewsis proud to be starting his fifth year coaching with the Chicago Hawks. In her free time (other than playing hockey), she loves any sort of outdoor adventure and stuffing herself with pasta. "En realidad, todo haba sido muy divertido hasta que ocurri esa parte". February 29, 2020. Tony grew up playing for the Huskies after they moved to the Darien Sportsplex. Coach Gaffney currently serves as Assistant Hockey Director and is involved with several teams at the club. Previous Next 2022-23 Varsity 2022-23 Varsity Seniors THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON! "It's huge for the players and huge for the town," said North Haven's Alex Petersen, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Division II tournament for the second consecutive year. If you have any questions, please reach out to, In Memory of Henry Farmer-Friends of DYHA, Travel Goalies Clinic Sign-Up 02/13, 4-4:50pm, Travel Goalies Clinic Sign-Up 02/23, 4-5pm, instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser, 2023-2024 DYHA AND ICE CATS COACHING SLATE, 2023-2024 MIDGET AND U16/U19 REGISTRATION. Darien hockey routs Greenwich in FCIAC semis, Schwind nets hat trick Two losses last year, a tie this year: This was really important.. Darien boys hockey victorious as Winter Classic returns to Greenwich Skating Club Michael Fornabaio Dec. 29, 2021 Updated: Dec. 30, 2021 12:04 p.m. Darien's Andy Grant is the new football coach. He coaches the 2009 and the 2012 levels for the Chicago Hawks and Darien Phantoms. During Coach Brown's Midget years he was identified as a future prospect in the OHL and NAHL, with an opportunity to play for the Springfield Jr Blues in 2001-02 season. New Canaan dominates Darien in late-season CIAC, FCIAC match Regan's suit contends the team has further harassed and discriminated" against him by further decreases in salary, further denials of opportunities which he deserved, and even a reduction in housing allowance., AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Former pitching coach Regan sues Mets for age discrimination, Behind Nika Mhl's surprise call from UConn great Sue Bird, UConn men wrap up regular season at red-hot Villanova on Saturday, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Wave by numbers: Darien hockey's two No. In 2003 Tony was invited to try out and selected to play for Team USA in the World University Games.